mk1 engines to drop in

[Big Bob]

as above what are the engine options for the mk1 clio what engines are easy enough to drop staright in

 

[Mark One]

F7P (1.8 16v) are cheap as chips and always available. Try and get a goodun and many of them will benifit from a top end rebuild.

F7R (2.0 16v) - same engine, longer stroke, noticably more usable power, more expensive, williams or megane - megane runs distributorless though so there are management issues.

F4R - 1*2 engine - Bit more of a challenge - you need the cable throttle body, you need to find a place to hack the immo off the ECU. All the mounts line up but the wiring can be a b*****d. F0xy is probably the best person to speak to about wiring.

C1J - R5 turbo - I wouldn't. Boost+carb = difficulties. has been done tho

Then theres the diesels that make for a very interesting project

 

[Big Bob]

Many thanks for the quick reply Mark

 

[Spongebob 172]

F7P (1.8 16v) are cheap as chips and always available. Try and get a goodun and many of them will benifit from a top end rebuild.

F7R (2.0 16v) - same engine, longer stroke, noticably more usable power, more expensive, williams or megane - megane runs distributorless though so there are management issues.

F4R - 1*2 engine - Bit more of a challenge - you need the cable throttle body, you need to find a place to hack the immo off the ECU. All the mounts line up but the wiring can be a b*****d. F0xy is probably the best person to speak to about wiring.

C1J - R5 turbo - I wouldn't. Boost+carb = difficulties. has been done tho

Then theres the diesels that make for a very interesting project

C1J lump is fairly easy to do and theres nothing wrong with them...ive had a few 5gtt's and a clio mk1 with a C1J lump in it

 

[James5_GTT]

C1j strong reliable lump if maintained and properly modded fueling, charge temps and regular servicing